Financial Aid Deadlines
The 2025-2026 CSS Profile is now available. The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is expected to become available in December. If you are applying for need-based aid, you should submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile before the application deadlines as listed below.
Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (first-year)
| Forms and deadlines | Early decision I | Early decision II | Regular decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | June 1 | June 1 | June 1 |
| CSS Profile (Required from each parent in cases of divorce or separation.) | November 15 | January 3 | January 17 |
| Federal tax return all schedules, all W-2s; Include corporate returns if applicable. Upload federal tax documents to IDOC. | November 15 | January 3 | January 17 |
| Note: All late applicants will be considered on a “funds available” basis. | |||
Financial aid deadlines for international applicants (first-year and transfer)
| Forms and deadlines | Early decision I | Early decision II | Regular decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSS Profile (Only the CSS Profile filed online is accepted.) | November 15 | January 3 | January 17 |
| Parental tax return | November 15 | January 3 | January 17 |
Submit parental tax returns translated into English. If a return is not filed, provide a letter from parents’ employers attesting to the annual salary. List gross salary and deductions that reduce the gross salary, including taxes and insurance. Note: All late applicants will be considered on a “funds available” basis. | |||
Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (transfer)
| Forms and deadlines | Fall transfers | Spring transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | March 17 (2025–26 FAFSA) | November 4 (2024–25 FAFSA) |
| CSS Profile (Required from each parent in cases of divorce or separation.) | March 17 (2025–26 Profile) | November 4 (2024–25 Profile) |
| Federal tax return all schedules, all W-2s. Include corporate returns if applicable. Upload federal tax documents to IDOC. | March 17 (2023 tax year) | November 4 (2022 tax year) |
Financial aid deadlines for U.S. applicants (Francis Perkins)
| Forms and deadlines | Fall transfers | Spring transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | March 17 (2025–26 FAFSA) | November 4 (2024–25 FAFSA) |
Financial aid deadlines for current students
| Form | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal grant and loan assistance. We suggest that you choose the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when filing your FAFSA. Using the DRT is efficient and reduces errors. | April 4 |
CSS Profile If your biological or adoptive parents are separated, divorced or were never married and do not live together, each of your parents must complete a CSS Profile. | April 4 |
Federal tax forms and verification documents Federal tax returns, or non-tax filer statements, and federal W2 forms are required from all current students and their parent(s). Federal tax returns or non-tax filer statements should be uploaded to IDOC — the College Board’s imaging service. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Department of Education, additional forms such as the Verification Worksheet will be required and should also be uploaded to IDOC. Do not email or fax tax documents or documents containing Social Security numbers to our office. Documents should be uploaded to IDOC. | April 4 |
| Sign in to Financial Aid Online to review your requirements. | |
Contact us
Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services administers financial aid and student billing.
- sfs@mtholyoke.edu
- 413-538-2291
- 16 Skinner Hall